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Printing information – October 2014

Most Camera Club members print their images at home. Most of these have been doing this for many years. We have new members and others (me included ) have lots of images on file but just can’t get round to organising their home printer to produce top quality photographic images. We collected the information below at the Club meeting yesterday. If anyone spots any errors or has any extra information to share please add a comment.

Basic information:

Local printers process images saved in the form of .jpeg or .tiff files on some sort of file storage e.g.CD/DVD/memory stick, or a memory card from your camera. If you’re wanting to print direct from camera don’t forget to take connecting lead to USB port. Some equipment e.g. smartphones can transfer images by Bluetooth.

For competitions most Club members print their images in A4 or A3 size. See below for size tables. You can also make square, or letterbox prints but similar scale.

International paper sizes

Size

mm × mm

in × in

A0

841 × 1189

33.1 × 46.8

A1

594 × 841

23.4 × 33.1

A2

420 × 594

16.5 × 23.4

A3

297 × 420

11.7 × 16.5

A4

210 × 297

8.27 × 11.7

A5

148 × 210

5.83 × 8.27

To help the printer, label your CD/DVD/flash drive with your name, make sure you clearly identify the images you want to print, how many copies of each you want and whether you want matt or gloss paper. You should ask to see samples of prints on different sorts of paper as it can make a huge difference to the final result.

If you’re not happy with the result of the printing e.g. red or green tinge to colour not apparent on the screen, discuss with the printer and ask their advice. If it’s a processing problem they should redo it for free. Over time you will find a source of prints that you like and trust and which best shows off your work.

A+M Imaging, Unit 3, Stewartfield, Newhaven Road EH6 5RQ (0131 553 3548) Bonnington area with free parking. Same service as Trumps. No personal experience of service but good prices on website and v helpful on phone.

Upload images online and collect next day at Costco Edinburgh, Costkea Way, Loanhead EH20 9BY (0131 440 7075) Have to join Costco as individual member. Mike Clark club member recommends. Very helpful on phone.